Jonas Kjellberg

Co-Creator of Skype

Jonas Kjellberg has been responsible for the online business area at Investment Ab Kinnevik, the Swedish owner of leading e-commerce companies, including Zalando, lamoda, Jabong, Avito and CDON.com (he also sits in the latter’s board). In addition to taking care of professional responsibilities, Jonas is an avid investor and coaches entrepreneurs. Moreover, he was the founder of Player.io sold to Yahoo and Chairman of the board of iCloud sold to apple.

Jonas Kjellberg, was also one of the creators of SKYPE, and is a much appreciated lecturer at Stanford University and Stockholm School of Economics where he lectures on entrepreneurship and how to create a winning sales culture. He is the author of GEAR UP, test your business potential and plan your path to success.( Wiley, Capstone ) and Gear Up Bring Business Opportunities to Life (Gear Up Ventures AB, 2013) and Business Creation (Gear Up Ventures, 2013). The first one is a helpful book for those who are starting their own business. The second one is a workbook for those who want to test or create a business opportunity.